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AYUSH
Illegal Immunity Drugs and Medicinal Formulas For covid-19
Ministry of AYUSH has received 154 misleading advertisements related to Ayush claims for COVID 19 from different parts of the country till August 2020. In this regard, Ministry of AYUSH has issued directives to the State/UT authorities to initiate necessary action against the defaulters and alleged manufacturers/ advertisers acting in contravention of the provisions of Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 & Rules there under and Drugs and Magic Remedies  Act, 1954 and Rules there under and to send the details of the clinical trials of Ayush medicines claimed for the prevention or treatment of Covid 19 for verification. Ministry of AYUSH has also issued public advisories and guidelines for the practitioners about the use of Ayush remedies to meet the challenge of Covid-19 , details are available in the Ministry’s website www.ayush.gov.in
A number of medicinal products for immunity and health promotion have come in the market after Ministry of AYUSH issued public advisories of Ayush-based healthcare during COVID-19 outbreak and promulgated a generic formulation called Ayush Kwath/Ayush Kudineer/Ayush Joshanda comprising of Tulsi  leaves: 4 parts, Dalchini  stem bark: 2 parts, Sunthi  rhizome: 2 parts and Krishna Marich  fruits:1 part. State Licensing Authorities have started granting license or approval for commercial manufacturing of such formulations under the provisions of Drugs and Cosmetics Rules, 1945 as applicable to Ayurvedic, Siddha and Unani  drugs.
Instances of adverse effects due to consumption of above-mentioned immunity boosting drugs are not reported from the States/UTs. But, the incidences of COVID-19 related exaggerated claims and misleading advertisements of AYUSH drugs have been reported by Pharmacovigilance centres and forwarded to the concerned State Licensing Authorities / Drug Controllers and individual advertisers/manufacturers for corrective action.
As per the provisions of Drugs & Cosmetics Act, 1940 and Rules there under, approval of Ministry of AYUSH is not required to manufacture for sale of Ayurvedic, Siddha and Unani drugs and such medicinal formulations. Powers of regulation and quality control of these drugs and formulations are vested with the State Governments, for which State Licensing Authorities/Drug Controllers are appointed.
This information was given by the Minister of Health and Family Welfare Dr. Harsh Vardhan in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Rural Development
Construction of Lakes under Mission Amrit Sarovar
With a view to conserve water for the future, Mission Amrit Sarovar was launched on 24th April 2022. The Mission is aimed at developing or rejuvenating 75 water bodies in each district of the country as a part of celebration of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav.
The Mission Amrit Sarovar had planned a target to construct or rejuvenate 50,000 Amrit Sarovar ponds across India till 15th August 2023.
There is no separate financial allocation for Mission Amrit Sarovar. The Mission Amrit Sarovar works through the States and Districts with convergence from various ongoing schemes such as Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme , 15th Finance Commission Grants, Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sichayi Yojna sub schemes such as Watershed Development Component, Har Khet ko Pani, besides States’ own scheme. Public contribution like crowd funding and Corporate Social Responsibility is also allowed for the work.
States/UT-wise details of sites identified for construction/rejuvenation of Amrit Sarovars as on 30.03.2023 are given as below:
Annexure
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States/UTs-wise details of sites identified for construction/rejuvenation of Amrit Sarovars .
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S.No.
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State/ UT
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Number of Sites Identified
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1
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Andhra Pradesh
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4,520
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2
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|
Arunachal Pradesh
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2,548
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|
3
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|
Assam
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|
3,546
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|
4
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|
Bihar
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|
3,531
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|
5
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|
Chhattisgarh
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|
3,732
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|
6
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|
Goa
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|
192
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|
7
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|
Gujarat
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|
2,681
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|
8
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|
Haryana
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|
7,377
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|
9
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|
Himachal Pradesh
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|
2,156
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|
10
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|
Jammu And Kashmir
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|
4,061
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|
11
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|
Jharkhand
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|
4,006
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|
12
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|
Karnataka
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|
6,394
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|
13
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|
Kerala
|
|
879
|
|
14
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|
Madhya Pradesh
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|
7,425
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|
15
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|
Maharashtra
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|
3,148
|
|
16
|
|
Manipur
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|
1,319
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|
17
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|
Meghalaya
|
|
1,053
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|
18
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|
Mizoram
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|
1,145
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|
19
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|
Nagaland
|
|
356
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|
20
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|
Odisha
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3,979
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|
21
|
|
Punjab
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|
1,956
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|
22
|
|
Rajasthan
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|
4,986
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|
23
|
|
Sikkim
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|
279
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|
24
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|
Tamil Nadu
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|
3,119
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|
25
|
|
Telangana
|
|
4,305
|
|
26
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|
Tripura
|
|
997
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|
27
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|
Uttarakhand
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|
1,915
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|
28
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|
Uttar Pradesh
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|
17,973
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|
29
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|
West Bengal
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|
277
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|
30
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|
Andaman & Nicobar
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|
353
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|
31
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|
Dadra Nagar and Haveli, Daman and Diu
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|
95
|
|
32
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|
Ladakh
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|
173
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|
33
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|
Puducherry
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|
169
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|
|
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Total
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1,00,645
This information was given by the Union Minister of State for Rural Development, Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.
PIB Headquarters
‘OUR MAHATMA’ PHOTO EXHIBITION AT SECUNDERABAD RAILWAY STATION
On the occasion of 73rd celebrations of Mahatma Gandhi, the Regional Outreach Bureau  under the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting is organising a 4 day photo exhibition, from August 10th to August 13th, 2019 titled “Mana Mahatmudu – Our Mahatma”, on the first platform of Secunderabad Railway Station.
The exhibition will be inaugurated by Shri G. Kishan Reddy, Minister of State for Home Affairs on August 10th at 12 noon.
The exhibition showcases rare photos of Gandhiji’s childhood, the Alfred High School in which he studied, Champaran Satyagraha, Gandhiji in Yerawada Jail, Salt Satyagraha, Quit India Movement among others. Also on display will be photos from 1942-1947 when Gandhiji was at the helm of our Freedom Struggle. Photos of Gandhiji and Kasturba returning from South Africa are also part or the exhibition.
Song & Drama Division artists will stage cultural programmes on the occasion.
Shri Rakesh, Chief Public Relations Officer, South Central Railway , Sri Srinivas Joint General Manager, SCR, Ms. Archana Rachel, Senior DCM, Sri Vijay Kumar, ACM, Dr. Manas Krishnakant, Assistant Director, ROB, Shri. Haribabu, Assistant Director, ROB, Shri Koteshwar Rao, FPO, ROB and other officials and staff will be present at the inauguration.
Prime Minister's Office
PM condoles the passing away of renowned Telugu film lyricist Sirivennela Seetharama Sastry
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has expressed deep grief over the passing away of renowned Telugu film lyricist and Padma Shri awardee, Sirivennela Seetharama Sastry.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister said;
"Saddened by the passing away of the outstanding Sirivennela Seetharama Sastry. His poetic brilliance and versatility could be seen in several of his works. He made many efforts to popularise Telugu. Condolences to his family and friends. Om Shanti."
President's Secretariat
President of India inaugurates dynamic façade lighting of Rashtrapati Bhavan
The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, inaugurated the dynamic façade lighting of Rashtrapati Bhavan this evening  in the presence of Union Minister of State  of Housing and Urban Affairs, Shri Hardeep Singh Puri and other dignitaries.
The dynamic façade lighting of Rashtrapati Bhavan has been introduced to highlight its elegance. A total of 628 light fittings have been installed for illumination of the building. Lenses of narrow to wide range are used on these fittings to spread light. A narrow beam lens has been used to highlight specific objects such as the lotus on the Jaipur Column and a wider beam lens to spread light on a larger area. Features that have been highlighted prominently in the lighting are the Jaipur Column, dome of the main building, chattris, fountains at terrace and ground level, as well as loggia columns.
Ministry of Finance
Banks should work towards Banking the unbanked, Securing the unsecured and Funding the unfunded: Dr Bhagwat Karad
Kolhapur is performing well on the financial inclusion parameters set for Banks: Mos Finance
Review meeting on Financial Inclusion Parameters of Western Maharashtra takes place in Satara
Satara : 24 April 2023
Union Minister of State for Finance Dr. Bhagwat Karad today asked bankers to focus on Banking the unbanked, Securing the unsecured and funding the unfunded. He was speaking at a review meeting on Financial Inclusion Parameters of Western Maharashtra in Satara today.
The Minister further said that PM Svanidhi scheme gives small loans to needy people without the condition of a collateral or a CIBIL score. The Minister asked on this occasion to increase banking penetration in rural areas. He directed banks to reduce the waiting period for loan disbursement. Minister added that even a developed state like Maharashtra has scope for increasing the number of bank branches in rural areas. Banks need to work towards that goal, the Minister said.
In our target towards becoming five trillion economy, banking sector is a big pillar said the Minister. Dr Karad further added that new voters should be incorporated into the banking sector by opening their bank accounts, and special camps should be arranged for the same. He suggested imbibing a competitive spirit among the banking sector for development of all. The Minister on this occasion appreciated the all round performance achieved by Kolhapur District on Financial inclusion parameters.
He further added that with respect to schemes like Svanidhi, Maharashtra has performed better than national average. However, there is scope for performance improvement in the MUDRA Scheme, where Maharashtra is lagging behind the national average.
On this occasion the, Minister also took a performance review of NABARD in Western Maharashtra region. Member of Parliament, Jaisiddeshwar Shivacharya Mahaswamiji, Member of Parliament Shriniwas Patil, MLA Jaykumar Gore and representatives of various banks were present on this occasion.
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Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
For the First Time, Farmers of Punjab receiving payments directly into their bank accounts against sale of their Rabi crops without any delay
In last 1 week about Rs 202.69 crore already transferred directly into Punjab farmers’ account
FCI under GOI,procures 121.7 LMT up to 18.04.2021 against 5.23 LMT during corresponding period of last year
MSP Operations during Rabi Marketing Season 2021-22 in full swing
Mission"One Nation, One MSP, One DBT " taking firm shape
For the First Time, Farmers of Punjab have started receiving payments directly into their bank accounts against sale of their Rabi crops. In last one week about Rs 202.69 crore has already transferred directly into Punjab farmers’ account.
In the ongoing Rabi Marketing Season  2021-22, Government of India is continuing to procure Rabi crops at MSP from farmers as per existing Price Support Scheme.
The Government of India has plans to procure around 427 LMT wheat in the current RMS at MSP in the central pool.
Wheat procurement has picked up pace in the last week and is going on briskly in the procuring States & UTs of Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Chandigarh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and other States with purchase of over 121.7 LMT up to 18th April 2021 against 5.23 LMT during corresponding period of last year.
Out of the total purchase of 121.7 LMT, major contribution has been made by Haryana- 44.8 LMT , Punjab- 41.8 LMT  and Madhya Pradesh -28.5 LMT of total procurement as on 18th April, 2021.
About 11.6 Lakh Wheat farmers have already been benefitted from the ongoing RMS procurement Operations with MSP value of Rs. 24,037.56 Crore. During last week a quantity of 92.47 LMT Wheat has been procured.
This year, a new chapter has been added in the history of public procurement when Haryana and Punjab also switched from indirect payment of MSP to direct online transfer of benefits to farmers’ bank account by all the procuring agencies as per direction of GOI, which is being rejoiced by the farmers of Punjab/Haryana as for the first time they are receiving direct benefits against sale of their hard toiled crops without any delay and cuts under“One Nation, One MSP, One DBT”.
Till 18th April 2021, about Rs 202.69 crore in Punjab and about Rs 1417 crore in Haryana has been transferred directly into farmers’ account.
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
NFAI acquires rare treasure of over 450 Glass Slides of early Telugu Cinema
In a major acquisition, the National Film Archive of India has added more than 450 glass slides of the films to its collection. We are delighted to have these glass slides as they are an integral part of the early cinema viewing experience. Made by pressing a film positive between two thin glass squares, these slides were used for announcing new attractions before the commencement of a film or during intervals in theatres. The film positives used to prepare the glass slide were miniatures of the film poster or publicity material for newspapers and magazines.
These glass slides represent the pictorial history of early Telugu cinema from the late 1930s to the mid-1950s and feature lovely frames tracing the gravitas of Telugu films during the early decades of Indian talkie.
The acquisition includes glass slides from many important films like V.V. Rao’s trendsetting social drama about widow remarriage ‘Malli Pelli’ , B.N. Reddi’s ‘Vande Mataram’ , starring Chittor V. Nagaiah, popular swashbuckling hit ‘Keelu Gurram’ , featuring Akkineni Nageshwara Rao and Anjali Devi, another hit N. T. Rama Rao starrer ‘Daasi’ , critically acclaimed adaptation of Sharat Chandra Chattopadhyay’s classic Devdas Vedantam Raghavaiah’s ‘Devadasu’ , starring Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Savitri and Lalitha in the central roles and many more. All these glass slides are in black and white covering 70 Telugu films from 1939 to 1955.
Last year too NFAI acquired nearly 400 glass slides. Presently, NFAI has over 2000 such glass slides of Hindi, Gujarati and Telugu films in its collection.
Mr Prakash Magdum, Director, NFAI, said, “Glass slides are exquisite records of Indian cinematic heritage, and we are happy to preserve these in our archival collection. In the wake of fast-changing technologies having these glass slides in such huge numbers is a rare and significant discovery. I appeal to all film lovers to come forward and deposit film footages, photographs, posters, lobby cards and other such material so that it can be preserved.” Commenting on the significance of the collection, Smt Arti Karkhanis, in-charge of documentation at NFAI said, “These glass slides give a bird’s eye view of the publicity scenario in the Telugu industry in its formative years. It has a great reference value for film researchers, and we will soon digitize them.”
Ministry of Labour & Employment
61.12 Lakh Benefited Through PMRPY
Pradhan Mantri Rojgar Protsahan Yojana  has been initiated by the Ministry of Labour and Employment in the year 2016-17 for incentivizing employers by paying the entire employer’s contribution  towards the EPS and EPF for all sectors w.e.f. 01.04.2018 to all eligible new employees and is applicable for all sectors for the next 3 years. The total number of beneficiaries under the scheme as on 25.07.2018 is 61.12 lakhs. Details of State-wise, Sector/ Industries-wise/Month- wise beneficiaries under the scheme are at Annexure-I, II and III respectively.
ANNEXURE-I
STATE-WISE BENEFICIAIRIES UNDER PMRPY
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|
STATE
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|
TOTAL NO. OF BENEFICIARIES 
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|
ANDHRA PRADESH
|
|
488869|
|
ASSAM
|
|
5083
|
|
BIHAR
|
|
72070
|
|
CHANDIGARH
|
|
83073
|
|
CHHATTISGARH
|
|
59164
|
|
DELHI
|
|
371122
|
|
GOA
|
|
4934
|
|
GUJARAT
|
|
560853
|
|
HARYANA
|
|
512317
|
|
HIMACHAL PRADESH
|
|
72740
|
|
JHARKHAND
|
|
19578
|
|
KARNATAKA
|
|
569433
|
|
KERALA
|
|
108813
|
|
MADHYA PRADESH
|
|
181825
|
|
MAHARASHTRA
|
|
1106087
|
|
ODISHA
|
|
66947
|
|
PUNJAB
|
|
106766
|
|
RAJASTHAN
|
|
233331
|
|
TAMIL NADU
|
|
710088
|
|
UTTAR PRADESH
|
|
441945
|
|
UTTARAKHAND
|
|
159097
|
|
WEST BENGAL
|
|
178392
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|
GRAND TOTAL
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|
6112527includes Telangana also
ANNEXURE-II
INDUSTRY-WISE BENEFICIARIES UNDER PMRPY
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INDUSTRY
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TOTAL NO. OF BENEFICIARIES 
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|
EXPERT SERVICES
|
|
2348851
|
|
TEXTILES
|
|
485253
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|
TRADING - COMMERCIAL ESTABLISHMENTS
|
|
433983
|
|
GARMENTS MAKING
|
|
414055
|
|
BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY
|
|
362944
|
|
ELEC, MECH OR GEN ENGG PRODUCTS
|
|
328327
|
|
ENGINEERS - ENGG. CONTRACTORS
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|
181308
|
|
ESTABLISHMENTS ENGAGED IN CLEAING,SWEEPING SERVICES
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|
103711
|
|
BEEDI MAKING
|
|
102612
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|
HOSPITALS
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|
97380
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|
FINANCING ESTABLISHMENT
|
|
92294
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|
ESTABLISHMENT ENGAGED IN MANUFACTURE, MARKETING SERVICING, USAGE OF COMPUTERS
|
|
77016
|
|
SCHOOL
|
|
66099
|
|
PLASTICS PRODUCTS
|
|
65234
|
|
UNIVERSITY
|
|
59505
|
|
HEAVY - FINE CHEMICALS
|
|
56643
|
|
OTHERS
|
|
54662
|
|
LEATHER PRODUCTS
|
|
51189
|
|
HOTEL
|
|
47616
|
|
DIAMOND CUTTING
|
|
45722
|
|
ROAD MOTOR TRANSPORT
|
|
38989
|
|
BANKS OTHER THAN NATIONALISED BANKS.
|
|
38220
|
|
AUTOMIBILE SERVICING
|
|
38204
|
|
RESTAURANT
|
|
37784
|
|
OTHERS
|
|
484926
|
|
TOTAL
|
|
6112527
ANNEXURE-III
MONTH-WISE TOTAL NUMBER OF BENEFICIARIES UNDER PMRPY
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|
MONTH
|
|
TOTAL NO. OF BENEFICIARIES 
|
|
AUG-2016
|
|
0
|
|
SEP-2016
|
|
0
|
|
OCT-2016
|
|
7
|
|
NOV-2016
|
|
918
|
|
DEC-2016
|
|
1672
|
|
JAN-2017
|
|
2422
|
|
FEB-2017
|
|
13102
|
|
MAR-2017
|
|
33031
|
|
APR-2017
|
|
70812
|
|
MAY-2017
|
|
117835
|
|
JUN-2017
|
|
189268
|
|
JUL-2017
|
|
288175
|
|
AUG-2017
|
|
425636
|
|
SEP-2017
|
|
634073
|
|
OCT-2017
|
|
912506
|
|
NOV-2017
|
|
1293535
|
|
DEC-2017
|
|
1714852
|
|
JAN-2018
|
|
2164602
|
|
FEB-2018
|
|
2678428
|
|
MAR-2018
|
|
3060487
|
|
APR-2018
|
|
3941296
|
|
MAY-2018
|
|
4624286
|
|
JUN-2018
|
|
5371989
|
|
JUL-2018

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|
6112527
This information was given by Shri Santosh Kumar Gangwar, Union Minister of State  for Labour and Employment in written reply to a question in Rajya Sabha today.
Prime Minister's Office
PM congratulates Rajinikanth for Dadasaheb Phalke Award
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has congratulated Shri Rajinikanth after he has been conferred with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister said, "Popular across generations, a body of work few can boast of, diverse roles and an endearing personality...that’s Shri @rajinikanth Ji for you.
It is a matter of immense joy that Thalaiva has been conferred with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award. Congratulations to him."
Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs
Delhi gears up for mega Sunday with shramdaan for swachhata
(Come one, come all! Join hands and make a collective and consolidated effort to create a cleaner India. Prime Minister’s national call to action for Ek Tareekh Ek Ghanta Ek Sath will take centre stage on Sunday, 1st October 2023 across the nation. Every city, every block, every street is gearing up to make way for one hour of shramdaan for swachhata on 1st October. The national capital is all set to contribute its own bit to the mega swachhata drive.
The Delhi civic body is planning to organize a minimum of two events in each of the city’s 250 wards 500 sites have been adopted for cleanliness. The preparations are in full swing with a number of lead organizations coming forward to adopt sites for wachhata. NGO Sri Sri Art of Living has adopted slum areas in Delhi and to spread awareness through a Pad Yatra, Nukkad Natak etc. NGO Chintan will align with citizens from local communities to clean nearby areas.
Meanwhile, stickers to create awareness regarding ongoing SwatchtaHi Sewa campaign have been placed on all garbage vehicles, swachhata jingles are being run on all door-to-door collection vehicles, circle wise nodal officers have also been assigned responsibility of coordinating with sanitation, horticulture and civil department for carrying out sanitation drive at identified areas in form of plog runs, sweeping of roads/colony parks areas. 2,000 school students have visiting Garbage transfer station and MRF centers where waste management demonstrations have been arranged for them for invoking a sense of responsibility towards waste and its management. Apart from this, hotels, clubs, hostels, old-age homes, RWAs, financial and religious institutions have also been carrying out sanitation drives in NDMC areas in the run up to the 1st October extravaganza.
The dissemination of the programme details is being done through door-to-door campaigns, garbage collection vehicles etc. All public representatives including ministers, mayor, MPs, MLAs, local councillors and MCD brand ambassadors will be invited to join the cleanliness drives and motivate common citizens to join the campaign and make it a milestone in India’s swachhata journey. Over 7 lakh sites have already been adopted across the nation for swachhata drives on 1st Oct.
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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID-19 UPDATE
131.18 cr vaccine doses have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
India's Active caseload currently stands at 94,943
Active cases account for less than 1% of total cases, currently at 0.27%; Lowest since March 2020
Recovery Rate currently at 98.36%; Highest since March 2020
7,678 recoveries in the last 24 hours increases Total Recoveries to 3,41,05,066
8,503 new cases in the last 24 hours
Daily positivity rate  less than 2% for last 67 days
Weekly Positivity Rate  less than 1% for last 26 days
65.32 cr Total Tests conducted so far
Ministry of Finance
Program on Women Empowerment – Government Girls Polytechnic College, Ahmedabad
Under the aegis of India’s Presidency of the G20 and in the run-up to the 3rd Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors  and Finance and Central Bank Deputies  meeting, scheduled from July 14-18, 2023 in Gandhinagar, with a view to creating wider awareness and involvement, a Jan Bhagidari program on ‘Women Empowerment’ was organized by Reserve Bank of India, Ahmedabad at Government Girls Polytechnic College, Ahmedabad on June 14, 2023. The program was attended by around 150 students of the college.
At the outset, Dr. B. B. Soneji, Principal of the college welcomed all participants and officials. Thereafter, Shri Ashok Parikh, General Manager Officer-in-Charge, Reserve Bank of India set the stage by outlining purpose and framework of the event. This was followed by a session on Electronic Banking and Awareness wherein students were familiarised about electronic banking, customer grievance redressal mechanism and basics of cyber safety.
A session on Prevention of Sexual Harassment at Workplace was delivered by Dr. Jharna Pathak, Secretary, Ahmedabad Womens’ Action Group , who is also an external member of the Regional Complaints Committee of Reserve Bank of India, Ahmedabad, highlighting potential scenarios of harassment and steps to safeguard themselves and seek resolution in line with the POSH Act.
Before concluding, a brief session on career opportunities in the Reserve Bank of India was also conducted to inspire the young minds to serve the nation by becoming a part of the Institution.
The program concluded with an engaging quiz, in which the students participated actively. The program was very well received by students who gave a thunderous applause for the RBI team.
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